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Finally, there are many limb reconstruction patients who, despite multiple limb salvage surgeries, still desire amputation to improve performance deficits related to decreased ankle range of motion and power generation. Gait lab measurements were performed before and after full rehabilitation in a group of patients who chose to undergo an amputation following a failed limb salvage effort. All patients experienced decreased pain and improved function, evidenced by normalized function as assessed in the gait laboratory, and reported improved pain, function, and satisfaction. Documenting long-term outcomes for these patients is an active goal of our research program.